Whether you have a quick question or more specialized help, the Business Assistance team is available and ready to assist in whatever way we can to help you overcome challenges, grow and expand your business in Los Angeles County.
Contact our team for no-cost assistance: 213-309-8849 or e-mail [email protected]
Jessica Ku Kim • Bio Vice President, Economic & Workforce Development Phone:213.236.4835Email:Jessica
Andrew Weddle
Manager, Business Assistance & Development Phone:213-236-4839 Email:[email protected]
District Managers
The LAEDC’s regional managers are positioned by LA County District to assist with business attraction, retention and expansion within their region.
District Manager, District (Service Area) 1
Leonard Barrales
District Manager• Bio Phone:213.725.4938Email: Leonard
Bob Machuca, District Director (San Gabriel Valley) • Bio
also supports San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
4900 Rivergrade Road, Suite B-130
Irwindale, CA 91706 Phone:626.856.3400Fax:626.856.5115Email: Bob
Barbara Levine, District Director (Southwest LA County) • Bio
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
444 S. Flower Street, 37th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071 Phone: 310.466.5197 Fax: 562.495.1501 Email: Barbara
City of LA Regional Managers – Layoff Aversion / Keep LA Working
L.A. City Layoff Aversion Regional Manager
Linden Johnson
District Manager• Bio Phone:213.725.4938Email: Linden
Jessica Ku Kim • 
Andrew Weddle
District Manager, District (Service Area) 1
Barbara Levine, District Director (Southwest LA County) • 
L.A. City Layoff Aversion Regional Manager